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Robert Wakhata1, Sudi Balimuttajjo2, Védaste Mutarutinya3
1University of Rwanda, College of Education, Rwamagana, Rwanda: African Centre of Excellence for Innovative Teaching and Learning Mathematics and Science (ACEITLMS), Rwamagana, Rwanda.
Plos One
|February 6, 2024
Summary
Students with a positive attitude towards mathematics word problems (MWTs) perform better. This study found a direct, positive link between student attitude and their success in solving linear programming tasks.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Mathematics Education
Background:
- Student attitude significantly influences academic performance.
- Understanding the factors affecting mathematics word problem (MWT) solving is crucial for effective pedagogy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between students' attitude towards linear programming word tasks (ATLPWTs) and their performance.
- To examine the mediating role of the active learning heuristic problem solving (ALHPS) approach in the relationship between attitude and MWT performance.
Main Methods:
- Quantitative, quasi-experimental pre-test, post-test non-equivalent control group design.
- Data collected using the Attitude towards Mathematics Inventory-Short Form (ATMI-SF) and linear programming achievement tests.
- Analysis conducted using PROCESS macro (v.4) for SPSS on 608 eleventh-grade students in Uganda.
Main Results:
- A significant positive direct relationship was found between students' performance and their ATLPWTs.
- Student attitude towards linear programming word problems directly and positively impacted their performance.
- The active learning heuristic problem solving (ALHPS) approach was explored as a potential mediator.
Conclusions:
- A positive student attitude is a key factor in improving performance in mathematics word problems.
- Findings support theoretical frameworks for enhancing mathematics education and student engagement.
- Practical implications for educators to foster positive attitudes towards MWTs and improve problem-solving skills.
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